Posted on Thursday, June 16 2011 @ 22:50 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Engadget
reports Indian students will soon be able to get their hands on the often delayed "$35 tablet". The Sakshat tablet originally began its life as a $10 laptop back in early 2009 but the final revision is expected to ship for 2,200 rupees (roughly $49), although government subsidies should cut the cost in half.
But, after repeatedly dashing hopes and destroying dreams it appears the $35 tablet is just about ready for take off. The Times of India is reporting the first batch of this still slightly mysterious machine will be shipped out at the end of the month to the Indian Institute of Technology for 2,200 rupees apiece -- a bit above the goal price at around $50, though government plans to subsidize the devices should cut the cost in half.
